Save Water Save Money
Water is often the
“forgotten resource” – it is so essential that we pay for it
without question, yet demand for water is increasing and in some
parts of the UK supplies are under increasing pressure.
There is currently no
legal duty to conserve water but it does make environmental and
financial sense not to waste it, particularly if you consider that
you pay for water twice – for supply of clean drinkable water and
for the removal of waste water.
As is the case with
energy use, the best way to ascertain how to save water is to do a
walk-round of your site and to identify where and how water is
being used. This site audit, combined with meter readings, will
also help to highlight any maintenance issues which may also be
costing you money. Any leaking water pipes on your property are
your responsibility so you should look out for any patches of
particularly lush vegetation for example, as this could be a sign
that there is a water pipe leak.
It is important to
monitor water bills so that you have some idea of average water use
for your club or training centre over the year. Water use may
increase in the summer as boats are used and washed down more
frequently. By monitoring your meter and bills you will be able to
see if there are any unexplainable increases in usage which could
also indicate a water leak.
The main areas where a
club or training centre will be using water are in showers/toilets,
bar/kitchen and outside for boat wash down. By using the RYA's
Site Audit Checklist
you can identify where water is being used and how water could be
saved. The potential for water savings in showers and toilet
facilities, for example, can be significant and simple low cost
devices can be installed which save water and reduce bills. Many
devices provide savings which will quickly cover their initial
cost, in some cases within only a couple of months.
It is helpful to conduct
a water audit on a regular basis so that any leaks can be quickly
spotted and repaired and so water saving measures can be evaluated
and further measures identified.
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